Support Coordinator, ASCEND, West Plains (10 Month)
Company: Missouri State University
Location: Springfield
Posted on: April 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Position is grant funded and contingent upon continued
funding.
This position works 10 months out of the year (August - May), is
paid over 12 months, and includes year-round benefits.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Coordinates support and resources for students in the ASCEND
Program.
2. Provides direct support to ASCEND Program students in the areas
of academics, executive functions, social skills, problem solving,
and career or further education readiness.
3. Participates in the application review and selection of
participants of the program.
4. Oversees student mentoring (ASCEND Allies). Recruit ASCEND
Allies, plan monthly social events and volunteer opportunities
needed in the ASCEND Program.
5. Assists in development of annual events needed with the ASCEND
Program.
6. Attend transition fairs, Red Carpet days, Star Orientations as
needed to help promote the program.
7. Assists with public relations efforts of the ASCEND Program
8. Assists with marketing of the ASCEND Program to raise awareness
on campus, throughout south-central Missouri and beyond by speaking
at community events, MSU-WP classes, organizations, and
schools.
9. Collaborates with departments and divisions on campus to provide
support for students in the ASCEND Program, assists in creating
training workshops for faculty on accessibility, Universal Design
for Learning, and inclusion for students with Autism Spectrum
Disorder and other neurodiverse diagnosis in partnership with the
Office of Academic Affairs.
10. Remains competent and current through self-directed
professional reading, developing professional contacts with
colleagues, attending professional development courses, and
attending training and/or courses as directed by the
supervisor.
11. Supports the overall success of Missouri State University-West
Plains by performing all other duties as assigned.
West Plains ASCEND
Keywords: Missouri State University, Springdale , Support Coordinator, ASCEND, West Plains (10 Month), Other , Springfield, Arkansas
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